What do South Central College graduates earn?

South Central College graduates report median earnings of $42,874 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do South Central College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 35% of graduates.

What share of South Central College graduates are found employed?

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Is South Central College worth it?

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South Central College graduates report median earnings of $52,003 four years after completion, against an average net price of $9,082.

North Mankato, MN · Public · 2-year

South Central College is a public, two-year institution in North Mankato, Minnesota (small suburb). It awarded 662 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, automation engineer technology and registered nursing.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$42,874

Median earnings 4 years after

$52,003

Median earnings 10 years after

$45,068

Average net price

$9,082

Completion rate

39%

Completions (2024)

662

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,946

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$32,719	$47,351	60
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$60,434	$85,685	38
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	Associate	$56,246	$66,820	33
Precision Metal Working	Undergraduate certificate	$41,527	$54,263	31
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	$55,224	$66,932	20
Business Administration, Management and Operations	Associate	$42,589	$49,458	17
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Associate	$36,389	$38,294	16
Agriculture, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	$60,282	N/A
Agricultural Mechanization	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Mechanization	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	132
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	52
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	49
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician	Associate	39
Dental Assisting/Assistant	Associate	23
Business/Commerce, General	Associate	23
Child Care Provider/Assistant	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	21
Social Work	Associate	19
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	18
Computer Support Specialist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	15

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	35%	2,384
Manufacturing	17%	1,139
Retail Trade	10%	651
Construction	5%	372
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	5%	307
Wholesale Trade	4%	303
Accommodation and Food Services	4%	289
Educational Services	4%	238

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